This weekend Vanessa made 4 times as many batches as last weekend. She made a total of 25 batches for the two weekends. Determine the number of batches Vanessa made last weekend and the number she made this weekend.

The number of batches made by Vanessa  last weekend = 5

Number of batches made this weekend =20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number of batches made y Vanessa  last weekend.

Given : This weekend Vanessa made 4 times as many batches as last weekend.

i.e. Number of batches made this weekend = 4x

She made a total of 25 batches for the two weekends.

i.e.

Divide both sides by 5 , we get

i.e. number of batches made y Vanessa  last weekend = 5

Number of batches made this weekend =20

Hence, the number of batches made by Vanessa  last weekend = 5

Number of batches made this weekend =20

Franklin expresses the following American values:

Protestant work ethic

Self reliance

Explanation:

Unites States emerged as the first nation which believed in the idea of equality, individualism and freedom. This is how idea of "American Exceptionalism" came out.

In "God helps those that help themselves", Benjamin Franklin is clearly talks about self-reliance. He said that to improve our lives, only we are responsible. Only if we take this responsibility, chances of an improved life become greater and even God is on our side. Also, he talks about the work-ethics of the Protestant.